Kiwis help strengthen the immune system, heart and vision. This winter, think about using more legumes in your dishes in order to enjoy good digestion and energy.
Experts claim that when the war on saturated fats kicked off several years ago, a bunch of fast food chains and supermarkets drastically changed their policies. They gradually excluded fat from their foods but began adding extreme amounts of sugar.
Despite the high levels of fats in the fruit, scientists have found that one avocado a day can lower bad cholesterol levels. Even individuals that are overweight can follow this practice.
Besides taking kohlrabi for flu, it helps clear the respiratory airways and the lungs. Kohlrabi is recommended for people with bronchial diseases and for smokers.
If you too have put on a little extra and want to be rid of that unpleasant gut and beer belly, the best option is to eat almonds on a daily basis. Consuming these almonds strengthens the heart by lowering bad cholesterol.
As mentioned, adzuki beans are rich in proteins, while containing very little fat - less than 1 g in half a serving. The potassium improves blood flow, while the folic acid is exceptionally key during early pregnancy.
People who frequently eat food in plastic containers are damaging their kidneys, state scientists from Taiwan. For their study, the experts divided volunteers into 2 separate groups.
Blackcurrants help the liver - according to experts from the University of Turku, Finland, people who regularly consume blackcurrants significantly decrease the enzyme ALAT (alanine aminotransferase), which is detrimental to the liver.
Added to tea or eaten on its own, honey alleviates sore throat, aids against dry cough. Let us present you 2 recipes that can help especially if you've been terribly sick and have a weakened immunity.
A lesser-known fact is that oranges contain vitamins В, Р, Е, К, carotene and calcium, the majority of which is found in the crust. An orange rind also contains more than 60 types of flavonoids and over 170 different kinds of phytonutrients.
Coconuts are good for the heart, strengthen the immune system, help against allergies, provide great care for the skin and hair. Coconuts can be used to make milk, coconut oil and coconut water.
It became evident that the culprit for French long life is their favorite delicacy - Roquefort cheese. They call it the king of all cheeses - a very accurate description of the delicacy that extends life.
The spicy ingredient found in black pepper that makes us sneeze also helps weight loss, a study shows. Black pepper successfully combats the excess fat in the body and prevents the accumulation of new fat.